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Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,270

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $13,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,031

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $12,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelVibeExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,875 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $19,727 $29,479 $34,952
Sunroof 700    
Cargo cover 60 135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   2,075  
Sunroof 616    
Cargo cover 53 115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,764  
Options (change) 760 3,805 1,730
Options (change) 669 3,235 1,471
Destination 635 825 825
Total Price $22,270 $36,150 $40,090
Total Invoice $21,031 $33,539 $37,248

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,883
Model Year200920112011
ModelVibeExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$22,270$36,150$40,090
Adjustments for Features0-4,985-8,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,270$31,165$31,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$21,031$33,539$37,248
Adjustments for Features0-4,625-7,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,031$28,914$29,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$715

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920112011
ModelVibeExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo organizer$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,670$7,655$10,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,985$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,625-7,619

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelVibeExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in112.6 in
Length171.1 in197.1 in
Width69.5 in78.9 in
Height61.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested155098%

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